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JimV
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Initially Posted - 06/29/2017 : 11:54:57

I just added an anchor bow roller to my boat and I'm thinking about cutting a notch out of the anchor locker hatch to allow the anchor rhode to come out of the locker without opening the hatch.

What is the best size (width & depth)and method for cutting the notch.

Thanks in advance!

Jim
Eugene, OR
"Caerulea" - 1980 C25 SR/SK #1720

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Djibouti
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Response Posted - 06/29/2017 : 21:30:56

My suspicion is that a rode will play out of a little "notch" without catching or tangling inside only if it was laid into the the locker as happens in the deep locker under my electric windlass (on my $+!nkp*+), where the windlass lays the rode into the locker. You'll be on the bow--why not just flip the hatch open until you've cleated off the rode.

Dave Bristle
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Now on Eastern 27 $+!nkp*+ Sarge

DavidBuoy
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Response Posted - 06/30/2017 : 04:31:13

quote:
Originally posted by JimV

I just added an anchor bow roller to my boat and I'm thinking about cutting a notch out of the anchor locker hatch to allow the anchor rhode to come out of the locker without opening the hatch.

What is the best size (width & depth)and method for cutting the notch.

Thanks in advance!

Have you looked at your bow? I'm pretty sure I recall there already being a "notch".

Captain Rob & Admiral Alyson
"David Buoy"-1985 C25 SK/SR #5053

islander
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Response Posted - 06/30/2017 : 05:40:26

There is a notch but I think it's only big enough for line not chain. I agree with Dave, What's the big deal with opening the hatch. You have to open it to put the anchor away anyhow. The real problem I see is when the anchor is is parked in the roller, The chain won't fit in the little notch so the locker lid won't close fully. Kinda Force's you to always have to disconnect the chain from the anchor.

Scott-"IMPULSE"87'C25/SR/WK/Din.#5688
Sailing out of Glen Cove,L.I Sound

Steve Milby
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Response Posted - 06/30/2017 : 07:01:51

It depends on the size of the chain. I had Vinyl Coated Anchor Chain and the lid closed on it. If you try to deploy the anchor without opening the lid, and the line snarls and doesn't run free, you'll have to open it anyway.

Steve Milby J/24 "Captiva Wind"
previously C&C 35, Cal 25, C25 TR/FK, C22
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Derek Crawford
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Response Posted - 06/30/2017 : 08:32:06

And at that point in any wind you would be in deep doo-doo...

Derek Crawford
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Previous owner of "This Side UP"
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JimV
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Response Posted - 06/30/2017 : 11:25:06

I don't have a notch already in my anchor hatch. My main goal in putting the anchor roller on and thinking about cutting a notch in the hatch was to make anchoring more convenient for my wife to release and retrieve the anchor. Having the notch in the hatch would only possible give the benefit of a quick anchor release but I would still have to open it to put the rhode and chain away.

After reading through the responses, I realize that the main benefit from having a notch is that I could close the hatch all the way without either putting the anchor in the locker or disconnecting the anchor from the chain. In addition, when the sails are rigged the headsail bag sits over the hatch and makes it a bit more inconvenient to open the anchor hatch.

I might just let the hatch close on the chain and not worry about the hatch not closing all the way and see how that works.

Thanks for all the posts, I might have cut a notch in the hatch without the input and regretted it later:)

Thanks everyone and have a great weekend and 4th coming up!

Jim
Eugene, OR
"Caerulea" - 1980 C25 SR/SK #1720

islander
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Response Posted - 06/30/2017 : 14:35:05

Wow, No notch, Actually the notch I have is molded into the deck, Not the cover. There was someone that did cut a notch in the cover then fashioned a stainless clam shell cover over the notch but I can't seem to find the photo in the archives. A Catalina 28 has the cover this way.
This is a 28, You can see the notch in the cover. Might give you an idea. Sorry but it is the best photo I could find.

Scott-"IMPULSE"87'C25/SR/WK/Din.#5688
Sailing out of Glen Cove,L.I Sound

Edited by - islander on 06/30/2017 15:49:08

GaryB
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Response Posted - 06/30/2017 : 19:12:29

Hawser pipe mounted thru the anchor hatch?

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islander
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Response Posted - 07/01/2017 : 04:50:59

I thought of a howser pipe but then the line would be trapped in the pipe when you open the hatch. The locker isn't deep enough for the line to self coil.

Scott-"IMPULSE"87'C25/SR/WK/Din.#5688
Sailing out of Glen Cove,L.I Sound

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Response Posted - 07/04/2017 : 07:52:17

I secured a line with a Ronstan eyestrap to the bottom of the locker lid to a Wichard Snap Hook at it's bitter end. When I open the locker lid I flip the line over the pulpit rail and snap it back to the line. It holds open the anchor locker lid and holds back and secures the jib out of the way to port. Most importantly it prevents the lid from dropping on my toes while I am setting/pulling anchor.

Although I have the notch I'll often leave the lid secured open, the anchor locker has a drain and if it's raining it cleans the line/locker and it is an easy way to secure the jib at anchor.

Ray in Atlanta, Ga.
"Lee Key" '84 Catalina 25
Standard Rig / Fin Keel

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Response Posted - 07/10/2017 : 07:11:02

I think Jim V has a boat with a "new" bow. The lights are wrong and there should be a rode notch..

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Akenumber
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Response Posted - 08/07/2017 : 19:19:48

On a similar note. I need to enlarge my notch. I installed a bow roller and can't fit all the chain thrue the notch to keep it pre rigged for deployment. Also trying to make it easier for the admiral.

Ken
San Diego
84 C25 SR/FK 4116
The KRAKEN

sethp001
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Response Posted - 08/08/2017 : 08:14:22

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Originally posted by Akenumber

On a similar note. I need to enlarge my notch. I installed a bow roller and can't fit all the chain thrue the notch to keep it pre rigged for deployment. Also trying to make it easier for the admiral.

#5541 has no notch. Nav lights are mounted on the pulpit.

Seth
"Outlier" 1987 Catalina 25 SR/SK/Traditional Interior #5541
"Zoo" 1977 Morgan Out Island 30
"Nomad" 1980 Prindle 16
"Lost" 1988 Catalina Capri 14.2 (sold - yay!)
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Steve Milby
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Response Posted - 08/08/2017 : 08:33:43

For those without a notch, I wonder if you could cut a notch in the anchor hatch lid and then use something like this to cover the notch.
http://www.defender.com/product3.jsp?name=sea-dog-clamshell-vent&path=-1|6880|2290139|2290140&id=1816580

This link doesn't seem to be working at the moment. If it doesn't work for you, try searching for Sea-Dog Clamshell Vent Item # : 900937 $5.99 at Defender.

Steve Milby J/24 "Captiva Wind"
previously C&C 35, Cal 25, C25 TR/FK, C22
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